July 2013 Space News

Haney Vows to Maintain Deterrence as Stratcom Commander AFPS 30 Jul 2013 -- Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney will make providing a safe, secure and effective strategic nuclear deterrent his top priority if confirmed to lead U.S. Strategic Command.
Mars Once Had Oxygen-Rich Atmosphere VOA 30 Jul 2013 -- New research by scientists at Oxford University in England has revealed that Mars may have also had an oxygen-rich atmosphere about 4 billion years ago.
Progress Space Freighter Docks With Orbital Station RIA Novosti 28 Jul 2013 -- Russia's Progress M-20M cargo spacecraft launched from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan earlier on Sunday successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS), the Federal Space Agency, Roscosmos, said.
Russia's Progress M-18M Spacecraft Splashes Down in Pacific RIA Novosti 26 Jul 2013 -- Fragments of Russia's Progress M-18M space freighter sunk safely in the Pacific Ocean after re-entering the atmosphere on Friday, a spokesman for the Russian mission control center said.
Ariane-5 Orbits Europe's Largest Telecoms Satellite RIA Novosti 26 Jul 2013 -- An Ariane-5 carrier rocket deployed two satellites on Friday, including Europe's largest telecommunications satellite ever manufactured, the European Space Agency said on its website.
NASA Rushes Tools to Russian Spaceship After Helmet Leak RIA Novosti 23 Jul 2013 -- NASA is hurrying to get spare spacesuit parts aboard a Russian supply ship bound for the International Space Station (ISS) after about a quart (1 liter) of water poured into the helmet and suit of an Italian astronaut during a spacewalk last week, The Associated Press (AP) reported Monday.
Boeing Gives First Peek Inside New NASA Spacecraft RIA Novosti 23 Jul 2013 -- US aerospace giant Boeing on Monday offered a first look inside a full-scale model of the Hershey's Kiss-shaped spacecraft it is developing for NASA to fly astronauts to low-Earth orbit destinations like the International Space Station (ISS).
NASA's Cassini Captures Saturn, Earth, Moon in Rare Image RIA Novosti 23 Jul 2013 -- NASA's Cassini spacecraft has captured a rare image showing Saturn and its rings, the Earth and its moon in the same frame, the US space agency said.
NASA Panel to Investigate Aborted Spacewalk RIA Novosti 23 Jul 2013 -- NASA said Tuesday that it has appointed an investigative board to look into last week's spacewalk that was aborted when water leaked into the helmet and spacesuit of an Italian astronaut outside the International Space Station (ISS).
Major Solar Storm Could Be Heading for Earth VOA 22 Jul 2013 -- With the sun nearing the peak of its 11-year cycle, scientists say a powerful solar storm may be headed our way, which could shut down electricity supply networks and disorient GPS and satellite systems.
China Launches 3 Research Satellites RIA Novosti 20 Jul 2013 -- China's Long March-4C carrier rocket successfully orbited three satellites for scientific experiments on Saturday, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported.
Navy Satellite Launch to Boost DoD Satellite Communications NNS 19 Jul 2013 -- The Navy's second Mobile User Objective System satellite was launched today at 9:00 a.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex 41. The successful launch represents a key step in providing enhanced satellite communications for the Navy and Department of Defense (DoD).
Statement on Consensus Achieved by the UN Group of Governmental Experts on Transparency and Confidence-Building Measures for Outer Space Activities US Dept. of State 18 Jul 2013 -- The United States welcomes the achievement of landmark consensus by the UN Group of Governmental Experts on Transparency and Confidence-Building Measures in Outer Space Activities during last week's meetings in New York.
Proton-M Rocket Downed by Reversed Sensors – Roscosmos RIA Novosti 18 Jul 2013 -- A Russian Proton-M rocket that exploded after launch on July 2 was lost because its angular velocity sensors were installed upside-down, the country's space agency said Thursday.
Additional Missile Defense Tests Necessary, Official Says AFPS 17 Jul 2013 -- Following recent testing failures, the director of the Missile Defense Agency told Congress today that he is committed to a full evaluation of the way forward for the nation's ballistic missile defense system.
NASA Aborts Spacewalk After Leak in Astronaut's Helmet VOA 16 Jul 2013 -- NASA cut short a spacewalk outside the International Space Station Tuesday after water began building up inside the helmet of an Italian astronaut.
NASA Reports Discovery of New Neptune Moon RIA Novosti 16 Jul 2013 -- The Hubble Space Telescope has discovered a tiny moon orbiting Neptune, the 14th known to be circling the distant planet, NASA said on its website.
Orbital Station Crew Set for New Maintenance Spacewalk RIA Novosti 16 Jul 2013 -- Astronauts from the United States and Italy on Tuesday will venture outside the International Space Station (ISS) for a second spacewalk to prepare the orbital outpost for a new Russian laboratory module set to arrive later this year.
'Houston, We Have a Leak' – Water in Helmet Aborts Spacewalk RIA Novosti 16 Jul 2013 -- A leak inside an Italian astronaut's helmet caused NASA to cut short a spacewalk by two crew members of the International Space Station (ISS) Tuesday, making for the second shortest spacewalk in ISS history, the US space agency said.
Wayward Russian Satellite Burned Up in Atmosphere – Roscosmos RIA Novosti 16 Jul 2013 -- A wayward Russian military satellite completely burned up in the atmosphere and did not crash in northwestern China, contrary to previous reports, Russian space agency Roscosmos said Tuesday.
Astronomers Detect Mystery Radio Bursts VOA 16 Jul 2013 -- An international team of astronomers is studying four mysterious and very powerful radio bursts they think may have originated half way across the universe. The astronomers have come up with a few theories about the signals, none of them having anything to do with alien civilizations.
Innovation extends ORS-1's life, mission AFNS 14 Jul 2013 -- The Operationally Responsive Space-1 satellite launched June 29, 2011, and has been a star Air Force performer since its first day on orbit. Members of the 1st and 7th Space Operations Squadrons celebrated the spacecraft's second birthday recently.
Russian Entrepreneur Bets on US Rent-a-Satellite Company RIA Novosti 12 Jul 2013 -- Dmitry Grishin has invested $300,000 in a new company manufacturing innovative research satellites for use by private individuals.
Soviet Moon Rover Drove Farther than Thought RIA Novosti 11 Jul 2013 -- The Soviet rover went 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) farther on the moon than previously thought.
NASA Captures View of Solar System’s ‘Tail’ for 1st Time RIA Novosti 11 Jul 2013 -- NASA scientists have proved that that the solar system has a tail like that of a comet, the US space agency announced this week.
Proton Rocket to Stay in Demand Despite Accidents RIA Novosti 10 Jul 2013 -- Russia’s Proton-M heavy carrier rocket will remain a key space launch vehicle despite its rather poor safety record.
Europe’s ATV-4 to Raise Space Station’s Orbit by 1.6 Miles RIA Novosti 10 Jul 2013 -- The European Space Agency’s fourth Automated Transfer Vehicle will readjust the orbit of the International Space Station.
Scientists Observe Solar System's Tail for First Time VOA 10 Jul 2013 -- If you've ever seen a speeding comet or even an image of one, you've seen that it has a tail. Scientists have thought that our solar system also has a tail, but they just observed it for the first time.
New Russian Air Defense System to Detect Missiles at Blastoff RIA Novosti 09 Jul 2013 -- Russia’s new aerospace defense system will ensure guaranteed detection of enemy ballistic and long-range cruise missiles at blastoff.
US, Italian Astronauts Spacewalk to Prep for Russian Lab RIA Novosti 09 Jul 2013 -- Astronauts from the United States and Italy were conducing a spacewalk outside the International Space Station.
Russia to Launch 2 Glonass Satellites After Proton Disaster RIA Novosti 09 Jul 2013 -- Russia will launch two Glonass navigation satellites later this year to make up for the loss of three satellites in the recent Proton rocket explosion.
Next Mars Rover Could Look for Signs of Past Life VOA 09 Jul 2013 -- The U.S. space agency, NASA, is planning to send another rover to Mars in 2020.
US Missile-Killer Fails to Hit Test Target RIA Novosti 08 Jul 2013 -- A US weapon designed to shoot down nuclear missiles in flight failed to intercept its target.
Early Launch Seen as Likely Cause of Proton-M Failure RIA Novosti 05 Jul 2013 -- Early launch is seen among the most probable causes of the recent Proton-M rocket failure and the loss of three satellites.
Russia Will Launch Space Freighter on Schedule RIA Novosti 05 Jul 2013 -- Russia will launch the next cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station on schedule, despite a recent accident.
Missile Defense Test Conducted DoD 05 Jul 2013
Russia’s Space Program Is Ineffective – Audit Chamber RIA Novosti 04 Jul 2013 -- Russia’s Federal Space Program is ineffective, largely due to poor management of space activities and budget funds.
Russia Investigates Failed Proton Rocket Launch RIA Novosti 04 Jul 2013 -- Russia has launched a criminal investigation into the failed launch earlier this week of a Proton-M space rocket.
Pluto's 4th, 5th Moons Get Names VOA 03 Jul 2013 -- Pluto’s recently discovered moons now have names.
Russia Loses $200 Million in Satellites as Launch Crashes VOA 02 Jul 2013 -- A Russian booster rocket carrying three navigation satellites worth around $200 million crashed shortly after lift-off.
Russian Rocket Crashes Seconds After Launch RIA Novosti 02 Jul 2013 -- A Russian Proton-M rocket carrying three Glonass satellites veered off course seconds after launch.
Unmanned Russian Rocket Crashes In Kazakhstan RFE/RL 02 Jul 2013 -- An unmanned Russian rocket carrying three satellites has crashed shortly after liftoff at the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan.
‘India launches indigenous GPS‘ PressTV 02 Jul 2013 -- India has launched the first of its seven indigenous satellite navigation systems.

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